India, Sept. 30 -- An Indian man's conversation with a Swiss couple has prompted him to reflect on the stark differences in work-life balance between the two countries. Manuraaj Garg, an investment professional who was travelling in Vietnam with his wife, said an interaction with a retired Swiss corporate lawyer made him realise how differently people in some countries approach work and leisure.

In a LinkedIn post, Garg said he met the couple while waiting in a hotel lobby in Hanoi. He initially assumed they were in their mid-40s, but was surprised to learn that both were in their late 60s.

Garg said that nothing about the couple's appearance belied their true age. "The tight skin, the bright smile, the firm handshake - nothing matched ...